How to Change your Webmail Password in cPanel

Managing passwords can be a daunting task, with studies suggesting we juggle around 100 passwords across various sites and services. If you’ve forgotten your email account password or need to reset it for security reasons, you’re in the right place! Follow these simple steps to change your webmail password:

Changing Your Password via cPanel

  1. Log in to your cPanel account.

  2. Locate "Email Accounts":

    • Type “Email Accounts” in the top right search bar, or find it under the Email section.

  3. Select the Email Account:

    • Find the email account for which you wish to reset the password and click Manage.

  4. Update the Password:

    • Scroll to the Security section.

    • Enter your new password. For a strong password, consider using built in password generator.

    • Once you've noted down the new password, click Update Email Settings.

    Use a password manager to help store and manage your passwords securely!

  5. Confirmation:

    • The password for your email account will now be updated. Simple, right?


Resetting Your Password via Webmail

If you have trouble accessing your cPanel dashboard, you can also reset your email password directly from the Webmail interface:

  1. Access Webmail:

    • If you’re using Roundcube, click cP Webmail Home on the left sidebar.

    • For Horde, find the option on the top navigation bar.

  2. Navigate to Password & Security:

    • Scroll down and click on the Password & Security section.

  3. Enter Your New Password:

    • Type in your new strong password and click Save.

  4. Verification:

    • To ensure the new password works, log out from Webmail. Then, enter your email username and the updated password to log in.

    • If you successfully access your account, congratulations! You’re all set.


Final Tips

Always remember to keep your passwords secure and update them regularly. If you encounter any issues during this process, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.

Happy emailing!

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